Recall 14V439000: 2013–2015 Peterbilt 320 and 1 other model

Report received

Jul 21, 2014

Manufacturer

PACCAR Incorporated

Potentially affected

1,966vehicles

Model years

2013–2015

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

PACCAR Inc. (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Kenworth K300 and Peterbilt 210, 220, and 320 chassis manufactured March 14, 2012 to July 14, 2014. The affected vehicles may have loose fitting electrical connectors on the power distribution module which may cause the engine to shut off.

Possible consequence

An unexpected engine shut down increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will install nylon tie straps to hold the connectors in place until the permanent remedy, a connection position device, becomes available. Both remedies will be provided free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2015. For more information, Peterbilt owners may call 1-940-591-4220 and Kenworth owners may call 1-425-828-5000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 14KWH (Kenworth), and 714-G (Peterbilt).

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2013 Peterbilt 3200 complaints
• 2014 Peterbilt 3201 complaints
• 2015 Peterbilt 3200 complaints
• 2013 Peterbilt Model 2200 complaints
• 2014 Peterbilt Model 2201 complaints